Principal Programme Officer, Vaccine Manufacturing
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The National Vaccine Institute in Accra is hiring a Principal Programme Officer to lead technical support for domestic vaccine and sera manufacturing programmes. The role involves policy input, programme coordination, regulatory engagement, and staff supervision. A Master's degree in life sciences, biomanufacturing, chemical engineering or a related field plus at least six years post-bachelor relevant experience is required.
- Senior programme role in Ghana's domestic vaccine manufacturing drive
- Reports to Deputy Director, Vaccine Manufacturing
- Requires Master's degree and at least six years relevant experience
- Application deadline is 08 Sep 2026
- Apply by email to [email protected] with role title as subject
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Original source description
- Negotiable
- Vacancies
- 1
- 08 Sep 2026
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Accra, Greater Accra
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- Job Description
- The National Vaccine Institute is recruiting for this role in Accra as part of a public vacancy advertisement for its vaccine, research, policy, finance, administration and support functions.
- Role Details
- Directorate:
- Vaccine Manufacturing and Marketing
- Department/Unit:
- Vaccine Manufacturing
- Reports to:
- Deputy Director, Vaccine Manufacturing
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Purpose
- Provide senior professional and supervisory support for implementation, technical assessment and monitoring of programmes aimed at developing domestic vaccine and sera manufacturing capacity.
- Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide technical input into vaccine manufacturing policies, programmes and guidelines.
- Supervise implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned manufacturing programmes.
- Coordinate technical assessments, regulatory engagement and technology transfer activities.
- Analyse technical and programme information and prepare recommendations for management.
- Supervise records, work plans, budgets, reports and assigned staff.
- Qualifications and
Experience
Master degree in life sciences, biomanufacturing, chemical engineering or a related discipline.
At least six years post-bachelor relevant
in a reputable institution.
Strong technical analysis, programme coordination, supervisory and reporting skills.
Application Documents
Application letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by email to
[email protected]
. Applicants should state "Principal Programme Officer, Vaccine Manufacturing" as the subject of the email.
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Negotiable
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08 Sep 2026
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Accra, Greater Accra
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About the Employer
National Vaccine Institute
Public Health
The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) is Ghana's foremost institution mandated to lead the research, development, and local manufacturing of vaccines and biological products. Formally established under the National Vaccine Institute Act, 2023, the NVI evolved from a Presidential Committee constituted in 2021 to develop Ghana's national roadmap for domestic vaccine manufacturing. Backed by an initial government investment, the Institute provides the legal, institutional, and strategic foundation upon which Ghana's vaccine ambitions are built.
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